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Fall Construction
Technical Briefing
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Introduction
Future landscape of Ottawa ischanging
Unprecedented period of growth
and transformation
Ottawa on the Move andinfrastructure investments
Significant mobility investments
Short-term pain for long term gain
Coordinated effort to build a better
Ottawa
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Overview
1. Recap of Summer Activities
2. Light Rail Construction Activities
3. Fall Construction Highlights and Impacts toMobility
4. Mitigation Efforts
5. Wrap-Up
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Recap of Summer Activities
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Hwy 417 rapid bridge lifts
O-Train service resumes
Carling Avenue resurfacing
Laurier at Nicholas intersection
Mackenzie King Bridge
Hazeldean watermain
Baseline Transitway structure
Woodroffe Avenue repaving
Rideau Street Phase I
Ogilvie Road resurfacing
Major Projects Completed end of August
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Ottawas Infrastructure Program
375 major projects
underway
6 km of sidewalks
renewed (completed or
underway)
100 km of roads resurfaced
(completed or underway)
investments in cycling
infrastructure
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Changing Commuting Habits
Plan around construction
Stagger work hours
Use technology in the workplace
to reduce traffic
Avoid traveling during peak
periods
Take transit, cycle, walk or use a
mix
Carpool
Consider alternative work
arrangements
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Light Rail Construction ActivitiesFall 2013
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Confederation Line
Preparatory work underway at
East and West Tunnel Entrances
Central Tunnel Shaft work begins
in early September
Excavations at these sites includes
piling and, if required, blasting
Demolition continues at the
Maintenance & Storage Facility
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O-Train Expansion
O-Train service will
resume September 3
Completion of work will
continue after hours
train controls and signals
passing tracks
commissioning and testing ofnew trains
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Highway 417 construction
Fixing the Split Stage 1
Concrete barrier to prevent westbound Highway 417 traffic
from accessing the St. Laurent exit
Dedicated exit lane and two through lanes on the OR 174westbound
OR 174 lane reductions will be removed
Construction ongoing from Nicholas to the Split
Work ongoing on bridge structures
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Upcoming Highway 417 construction
Short-term off-peak lane reductions and ramp
closures will continue through the project limits
No additional significant closures planned for 2013
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Queen Street Construction Project
Queen Street watermain from Bronson Avenue to Elgin Street.
Project completion: December 2013.
Portions of Queen Street reduced to one lane in each direction
and on-street parking will not be available.
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Fall Construction Highlights and Impacts
to Mobility
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Traffic Control Center extendedhours
Traffic Management monitoring
during peak hours
Strategic construction scheduling
Establishment of Critical Road
Network
Enhanced operations at start of
major projects
Dedicated traffic management
inspector
Traffic Management Enhancements
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Projects Impacting Traffic
completed by the end of August
OR 174 lanereductions
BaselineStructure
CarlingResurfacing
Hwy 417 RapidBridge Lifts
Woodroffe finallift of asphalt
O-Trainshutdown
Laurier at Nicholasand Waller
intersections
HazeldeanWatermain
Ogilvieresurfacing
RockcliffeParkway
resurfacing
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Fall 2013 Construction Update
Hwy 417 Widening
JockvaleWidening
Trim Widening
MeadowlandsReconstruction
Churchill
Reconstruction
Hunt Club 417Interchange
Huntmar Bridge
March RoadRamp Closure
(Sep-Oct)
Gas main construction
Potential Traffic Impacts
High Impact (>20min)
Medium Impact (10min to 20min)
Low Impact (
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September 2013
OrleansWatermain Link
GladstoneReconstruction
Bronsonreconstruction
BankResurfacing
Confederation LineEast Portal
RideauReconstruction
OrleansWatermain Link
Hwy 417 WideningSt. Laurent
lane reductions
SussexReconstruction
Confederation LineWest Portal
Potential Traffic Impacts
High Impact (>20min)
Medium Impact (10min to 20min)
Low Impact (
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October 2013
OrleansWatermain Link
GladstoneReconstruction
Queen WatermainConfederation Line
East Portal
RideauReconstruction
OrleansWatermain Link
Hwy 417 Widening
SussexReconstruction
St. Laurentlane reductions
Potential Traffic Impacts
High Impact (>20min)
Medium Impact (10min to 20min)
Low Impact (
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November 2013 to Spring 2014
OrleansWatermain Link
GladstoneReconstruction
Confederation LineEast Portal
RideauReconstruction
OrleansWatermain Link
Hwy 417 Widening
SussexReconstruction
Potential Traffic Impacts
High Impact (>20min)
Medium Impact (10min to 20min)
Low Impact (
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Upcoming Traffic Management Enhancements
Dedicated staff pushing traveller information
Installation of electronic overhead Highway signs
417 Eastbound near Parkdale
417 Westbound near Innes174 Westbound near Blair
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Mitigation Efforts
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Public Information Sharing
Communications effortsunderway to help minimize public
disruption
Continuous, predictable and
accurate communication is key
Regular updates on planned
construction
Rapid notification of emergencyroad closures
Media as partners
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Stay Informed
New
Daily Mobility Update
Online Magazine
Fall Radio Campaign
Open Data
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Stay Informed
Ongoing
Ottawa.ca
@ottawacity
@Ottawa_Traffic
@OCTranspoLive
Public Service Announcements
3-1-1
Client Service Centres
Regular Updates
Announcements
Public Open House
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Mobility Options
Residents can avoid congestion:
When possible, avoid
traveling during peak
periods
Be prepared check reliable
traffic sources for up-to-
date information
Consider carpooling, using
transit, cycling or a mix to
commute or travel
Walk or cycle if you live
within 5km of your
workplace or school
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Room for Growth on Transit
OC Transpo has capacity to carry more
customers from the east
750 more customers from the east during the morning
peak hour
950 more customers to the east during the afternoonpeak hour and the second main bullet to
Even room available with trip time
shifting to slightly earlier or later in the
morning or afternoon
OC Transpo will be monitoring
ridership and adjusting capacity
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Supporting Emergency Services
Drivers are reminded to drive carefully and
remain patient
Pull over to the right and come to a complete
stop
If you are involved in an accident please move
your vehicles to the side of the road
If you experience mechanical issues please
move your vehicle to the side of the road
Consider taking transit, or other alternative
transportation Please respect all parking signage (regulations
and hours) to ensure that lanes are clear to
traffic
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Working with Stakeholders
The City is working with the
freight and service industry to
provide information about
construction activity on the
Citys transportation networks
Provide information andsupport through online tools
Encourage freight and service
organizations to plan travel
and deliveries to avoid peakhours where possible
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Working with Stakeholders
Employers can influence commuting
behaviour, increases employee happiness
and economic benefits
City will be engaging key employers to keep
people and our economy moving.
Encourage off-peak commuting
Reduce single-vehicle commuters
Increase mixed-mode commuting
The City of Ottawa is leading by example,
implementing practical solutions for ouremployees.
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Wrap-Up
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Tips to Prepare
This is a collaborative effort tobuild a better Ottawa:
Be aware of construction
activity
Plan your route
Maximize mobility
options
Consider alternative workarrangements to reduce
disruption
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